Colombia asks Pope, UN to help form post-conflict court
Negotiators say the final peace accord will set up a court to try those accused of the worst atrocities. But some of those accused of less serious deeds could receive an amnesty.
Aug 12, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
Colombia court backs referendum on peace deal with FARC
A peace deal being negotiated with FARC rebels will ultimately be subject to a referendum once mooted by the Colombian government, the constitutional court ruled Monday.
Jul 19, 2016, 07:46 AM IST
100,000 Venezuelans cross-border shopping for scarce food
Almost 100,000 Venezuelans crossed into Colombia over the weekend to hunt for food and medicine.
Jul 18, 2016, 11:32 AM IST
Venezuela re-opens Colombian border
Venezuela has opened its border with Colombia for the second time this month to allow people to cross over to shop for basic amenities.
Jul 17, 2016, 09:31 AM IST
Telipogon diabolicus: The new orchid species that resembles a devil`s head - See pic!
A closer look at the flowers' heart (gynostemium) resembles a devil's head.
Jul 13, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
FARC rebels injured in `combat` with Colombian army: minister
The injured rebels were members of a delegation that was due to travel to the ongoing peace talks being held in Havana.
Jul 11, 2016, 05:51 AM IST
Colombia to get UN peace monitors, possible referendum
Some 400 UN personnel will monitor a disarmament deal ending Colombia's civil war and courts will rule in July whether a referendum can be held to endorse the ceasefire, officials said.
Jun 25, 2016, 04:06 AM IST
Colombian president, rebel chief sign cease-fire
The bilateral cease-fire requires FARC to lay down all of their weapons within 180 days of the conclusion of a final peace accord.
Jun 24, 2016, 11:04 AM IST
Colombia government, FARC rebels sign ceasefire
The Colombian government and the FARC rebel force signed a definitive ceasefire and disarmament agreement Thursday, one of the last steps on the path to ending their half-century conflict.
Jun 24, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
Copa America 2016: Chile ease past Colombia amidst climatic chaos, set-up final clash with Argentina
Sunday`s final will be the second time Argentina and Chile have met in the tournament.
Jun 23, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
Colombia government, rebels agree to full ceasefire
Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group reached agreement Wednesday on a definitive ceasefire in Latin America`s longest civil war, they said in a joint statement.
Jun 22, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
Colombia government, rebels on verge of definitive ceasefire: FARC
Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group have "nearly" struck an agreement on a definitive ceasefire in their more than half-century-old conflict, rebel representatives announced on Wednesday.
Jun 22, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
Indians among 37 Asian migrants deserted by human traffickers, detained by Colombia
Thirty-seven South Asian migrants, including from India, without visas have been detained in Colombia after they were abandoned by human traffickers, officials said.
Jun 11, 2016, 14:56 PM IST
Copa America: Colombia move into last eight, US bounce back to crush Costa Rica 4-0
Dempsey opened the scoring from the penalty spot after nine minutes before Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood struck just before half-time to effectively settle the contest.
Jun 08, 2016, 11:04 AM IST
Copa America 2016: Colombia shatter American dream in opener
Colombia wrecked the United States' hopes of a winning start to the Copa America Centenario as goals from James Rodriguez and Cristian Zapata gave the South Americans a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Jun 04, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
Armed squad kills 11 people in Venezuela: Official
Venezuela is one of the most violent countries in the world that is not at war, with 58 homicides per 100,000 residents in 2015.
May 30, 2016, 04:38 AM IST
6.7 earthquake strikes western Ecuador
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday struck Ecuador, the US Geological Survey reports. The country has been recently hit by a series of devastating quakes that killed dozens of people.
Colombian government, rebel group agree on peace deal
The "special agreement" is based on the Geneva Conventions and will be incorporated into domestic law through a legislative act.
May 13, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Colombia deports top Peruvian crime lord
Bogota Colombia deported top Peruvian crime lord Gerson Galvez, a day after arresting the man described as the new version of Mexico's Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
May 02, 2016, 04:04 AM IST
Nearly 72,000 cases of Zika in Colombia since October
Nearly 72,000 cases of Zika have been reported in Colombia since October, with almost 13,000 occurring in pregnant women, although the country is going through a decline in outbreaks, health authorities said Saturday.
Apr 24, 2016, 06:53 AM IST